Chocolate cup
Bradley
Category
Ceramics
Date
1790
Materials
Porcelain
Measurements
125 mm (Height) x145 mm (Width) x 105 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Coalport
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Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509518.1
Summary
Large waisted pearlware chocolate cup, wide shaped rim, on foot ring, two moulded scroll handles. Comes complete with a dome cover surmounted by ball knob (record 509518.3) and separate plate (record 509518.2). Transfer printed in underglaze blue with the Caughley 'Temple' pattern, associated flower and scale borders. Inscribed with “Pearlware by Bradley of Coalport c.1790” using Caughley 'temple pattern' copper plates. His works were on the site of the later Coalport China Works. Made circa 1790. With matching saucer.
Provenance
Made by Bradley circa 1790. Offered to the National Trust in lieu of tax from Sir Paul Benthall's estate, March 1993.
Marks and inscriptions
Pearlware by Bradley of Coalport ca.1790 using Caughley 'temple pattern' copper plates. Inside: His works were on the site of the later Coalport China Works (attached note)
Makers and roles
Bradley, maker